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A review by manuphoto
System Collapse by Martha Wells
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Although still funny, the series is really running on fumes and has been for the last couple books.
Murderbot is an interesting character, but I think Wells is running in circles now. She’s done a great job developing it but I believe she’s reached the end of what can be achieved here.
ART is also a great character, probably my favourite in the series, but even it is less interesting in this novel.
The story was fine, the action was OK (although not as good as in the first few novellas) and the supporting cast of humans was decent. An easy read but not very rewarding.
So I definitely think Murderbot has run its course. It’s been a fun ride, but it’s losing its purpose. I hope Wells can create something else as gripping and funny as Murderbot was in the 4-5 first books.
Murderbot is an interesting character, but I think Wells is running in circles now. She’s done a great job developing it but I believe she’s reached the end of what can be achieved here.
ART is also a great character, probably my favourite in the series, but even it is less interesting in this novel.
The story was fine, the action was OK (although not as good as in the first few novellas) and the supporting cast of humans was decent. An easy read but not very rewarding.
So I definitely think Murderbot has run its course. It’s been a fun ride, but it’s losing its purpose. I hope Wells can create something else as gripping and funny as Murderbot was in the 4-5 first books.